New Allegations Against Hegseth

Ernst says she'll vote to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, a key vote on Pete Hegseth's confirmation as secretary of defense, said Tuesday she is supporting his nomination.
Senators confront new allegations against Pete Hegseth ahead of confirmation vote
As senators weigh the Pentagon nominee's fate, the former Fox News host is dealing with yet another personal controversy.
New Allegations Against Hegseth as Senate Readies Vote on Pentagon Nominee
Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law said in an affidavit to senators on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon abused his second ex-wife to the point where she once hid in a closet and gave friends a code word to use in a crisis.
Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon
A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's defense secretary.
Senate panel advances Hegseth's bid to become next defense secretary
The vote from the Senate Armed Services Committee sets up a full Senate confirmation vote on Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon later this week.
Senate panel advances Defense secretary nominee Hegseth on party-line vote
The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday voted to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, to the floor. The 14-13 vote was strictly along party lines. Senators on the Armed Services panel also voted to waive the seven-day rule that usually requires at least a week to elapse
Pete Hegseth Moment Goes Viral as He Appears to Not Know What ASEAN Is
A senator told Hegseth: "I suggest you do a little homework before you prepare for these types of negotiations." ...
Sen. Joni Ernst officially backs Pete Hegseth for top Pentagon post: ‘Americans deserve a strong Secretary of Defense’
Ernst, an Army veteran and rape survivor, had previously expressed concerns over Hegseth’s past comments about women in ...
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Joni Ernst Scurries to Avoid Questions About Plan to Back Hegseth
The Iowa senator supports Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary, despite allegations of assault and drinking — but she doesn’t ...
Why Joni Ernst Finally Threw Her Support Behind Pete Hegseth: What We Know
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst announced that she would vote for Pete Hegseth to become Defense Secretary, making his path to Senate ...
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What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal past
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald ... Look for Democrats to question Hegseth on the specifics of how he would manage ...
Trump’s pick for Defence Pete Hegseth grilled over sexual allegations, drinking
You are asking us to lower the standards to make you the secretary of defence simply because you are buddies with our ...
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How women senators are preparing to question Pete Hegseth
The 19th spoke to all but one of the Democratic women senators on the Senate Armed Services Committee about how they plan to ...
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The Latest: Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing adjourns following Senate questioning
Confirmation hearings for Donald Trump’s cabinet picks begin this week, starting with Trump’s choice for defense secretary, ...
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At Princeton, Pete Hegseth's views on feminism and diversity drove tension
Laura Petrillo still remembers a 2002 day on the Princeton campus when she got into a heated argument with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon. She was putting ...
US Ally Reacts as Pete Hegseth Declares North Korea a 'Nuclear Power'
John Kirby, White House national security communications adviser, said of Hegseth's remarks on North Korea's status as a ...